The City Road Basin was a large cargo-handling 'dock' constructed next to the Regents Canal, opening in 1820, and became London’s busiest inland cargo-handling site.
In recent years, the southern area filled in by the 1980s has been redeveloped into blocks of flats, preserving its rich historical significance.
Sculptures by Ian Rank-Broadley commemorate the canal heritage, illustrating workers, their dog, and horses that once pulled barges, reminding visitors of this area's history.
The sculptures’ awkward placement led to curiosity about their temporary feel, highlighting the challenges of integrating public art into urban spaces.
Collection
[
|
...
]